Pulmonary Program

Helping you make the most of every breath

The average person hardly gives a thought to the act of breathing. It’s essential to survival, of course, but often taken for granted – unless your ability to breathe is compromised by injury or disease. Under the guidance of a multidisciplinary team of specialists, our Pulmonary Program – including Inpatient Pulmonary Care, Ventilator Weaning and Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation – offers a comprehensive range of proven, leading-edge treatments and technologies. Developed in affiliation with the Yale University School of Medicine, our program provides you with the individualized pulmonary care you need to enjoy life as fully as possible. (Download our Pulmonary Rehabilitation brochure)

Who we care for

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a long-term acute-care hospital. That means we’re equipped to admit pulmonary patients directly from a hospital Intensive Care Unit, or a Medical/Surgical Unit who are well enough to leave an acute care setting, but still require ongoing medical or nursing care. On average, our patients spend about 25 days in our Inpatient Pulmonary Program and typically continue their care in our Outpatient Program. So who qualifies for pulmonary care at Gaylord? Typically, our patients …

Your care team

As a patient in Gaylord’s Pulmonary Program you will enjoy the benefits of having a comprehensive team of specialists working on your behalf. Whether you need Inpatient Pulmonary Care, Ventilator Weaning or Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation, a multi-disciplinary team – including pulmonologists; hospitalists; respiratory therapists; clinical nurse specialists; physical, occupational and speech therapists; nutritionists; psychologists; therapeutic recreation specialists; and care managers – is available to ensure that every aspect of your care is addressed. Experience has taught us that each patient is different. That’s why we use a personalized approach to planning and delivering the exact care each patient needs to successfully manage his or her condition.